Kenneth C Biethman

KENNETH C. BIETHMAN, 86, of Lenzburg, Illinois, formerly of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 3:14 pm, Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his residence.

He was born to the late Albert and Mabel (nee Kennedy) Biethman on March 6, 1932 in Evansville, Illinois.

Kenny married Pearl Blow on February 7, 1953 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois; she preceded him in death on April 4, 1984. He then married Ricky Stolte on November 23, 1989 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Modoc, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked for Illinois Excavators for 30 years. He also owned and operated Kenny & Pearl Tavern in Modoc, Illinois for many years.  After retirement, he managed the American Legion in Prairie du Rocher for over 10 years.  K enny was a member of the United Church of Christ in Lenzburg, Illinois; American Legion Post #622 in Prairie du Rocher, IL; V.F.W. Post #6632 in Red Bud, Illinois and Labors Local #925 in Chester, Illinois.  He had also been a previous member of the 40/8 club.  He was also a proud support of the Lenzburg Fire Department.

He was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener.  He also enjoyed mushroom hunting in the springtime.

Kenny was a Korean War Army Veteran.

Survivors:

Wife:                            Ricky Biethman                                    Lenzburg, IL

3 Children:                    Rick (Rebecca) Biethman                       Edwardsville, IL

Joni (Jim) Chandler                               Prairie du Rocher, IL

Douglas (Annette) Biethman                  Prairie du Rocher, IL

2 Step-Daughters:          Tammi (Tom) Heizer                             Red Bud, IL

Terri (Daniel) Imming                           Lenzburg, IL

5 Siblings:                    Boniface Biethman                                Prairie du Rocher, IL

James (Linda) Biethman                       Prairie du Rocher, IL

Frances Wittenborn                               Sparta, IL

Natalie (Kenneth) Phegley                     Perryville, MO

Mary Walls                                           Ellis Grove, IL

12 Grandchildren:          Nick Chandler, Kyle (Kate) Chandler, Elyse Biethman, Adam                                                      Biethman, Sydney Biethman, Coltin Biethman, Cole Biethman,                                                   Seth Heizer, Ian Heizer, Pierce Heizer, Lacy Imming and Ronica                                                 Imming

1 Great Grandson:         Wyatt Chandler and 1 grandchild on the way

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
?His dog                            Dutchie

Preceded in death by:              Parents, First Wife, and 1 Sister – Betty Fink

It was Kenny’s wishes to donate his body to Washington University School of Medicine in St.  Louis, Missouri.

Memorial Mass:           10:30 am, Saturday, April 14, 2018
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Officiating:                  Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Memorials:                  Family Choice